# How to Add WooCommerce Products to Contact Form 7: A Beginner’s Guide
Want to let customers easily request specific WooCommerce products through your Contact Form 7? This guide will show you how, even if you’re a complete beginner with coding. We’ll explain the why, the how, and provide examples to make the process straightforward.
Why Add WooCommerce Products to Contact Form 7?
Adding WooCommerce products to your Contact Form 7 offers several advantages:
- Improved Customer Experience: Customers can easily request specific products, including variations like size or color, directly from a contact form. This eliminates the need for them to navigate to the product page and then contact you.
- Streamlined Inquiry Process: Collect all necessary information in one place. This is especially helpful for custom orders, inquiries about unavailable items, or special requests.
- Efficient Order Management: You receive all the necessary product details along with the customer’s contact information, making it easier to process orders.
Let’s say you run a custom cake shop. Instead of making customers describe their ideal cake in a text box, you can use a Contact Form 7 with product selection to streamline the process. They choose the flavor, size, and any special requests, all within the form. This saves time and prevents misunderstandings.
The “Easy” Way: Using a Plugin
The simplest approach is utilizing a plugin. Several plugins are available that integrate WooCommerce products directly into Contact Form 7. While this removes the need for custom coding, you’ll still need to be comfortable installing and configuring WordPress plugins. A popular choice is Contact Form 7 WooCommerce Integration.
Steps (using a plugin):
1. Install and Activate: Search for the plugin in your WordPress dashboard under “Plugins” -> “Add New”. Install and activate the selected plugin.
2. Configure Contact Form 7: Open your Contact Form 7 form and add a new field. The exact name of the field will vary depending on the plugin, but it will likely relate to WooCommerce products.
3. Select Products: When a user fills out the form, the plugin will usually present a dropdown or other interface where they can select products from your WooCommerce store.
4. Customize the Form: Adjust the form’s appearance and fields as needed to suit your website’s design.
The “Advanced” Way: Custom Code (for the technically inclined)
This method requires some basic understanding of PHP and how Contact Form 7 and WooCommerce interact. We’ll provide a simple example, but remember to always back up your website before implementing any custom code.
This example adds a simple dropdown to your Contact Form 7. You’ll need to replace `”product_id”` with the actual ID of your WooCommerce products and adjust the values for `$options` as needed.
add_filter( 'wpcf7_form_elements', 'add_woocommerce_product_dropdown' );
function add_woocommerce_product_dropdown( $form ) {
$product_ids = array( 123, 456, 789 ); // Replace with your product IDs
$options = array();
foreach ( $product_ids as $product_id ) {
$product = wc_get_product( $product_id );
$options[$product_id] = $product->get_name();
}
$form = str_replace(
‘<select',
” .
‘Select a product’ .
” .
implode(‘<option value="',array_values($options)) .
”,
$form
);
return $form;
}
This code snippet adds a dropdown to your form. You’ll need to place this code in your theme’s `functions.php` file or a custom plugin. This example is rudimentary and might require modifications depending on your specific needs and WooCommerce setup.
Remember to replace `123, 456, 789` with your actual product IDs. You can find these in the WooCommerce product edit pages.
Conclusion
Adding WooCommerce products to your Contact Form 7 enhances user experience and streamlines your order management. Choose the method that best suits your technical skills and remember to always test your implementation thoroughly before making it live on your website. If you’re unsure, the plugin approach is recommended for simplicity and safety.
